Ocean Freight Manager

hXpath; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Advancement opportunities

Key leadership role

Job summary

A global logistics leader is seeking an experienced Ocean Freight Manager in Los Angeles to lead a team of over 20 professionals in ocean freight operations. The role emphasizes efficiency, compliance, and financial success, requiring 7-10 years in ocean freight and strong team leadership skills. Competitive compensation and advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in ocean freight or international logistics.
• 3–5 years in a management role with multi-site team leadership.
• Strong operational, analytical, and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a regional team of 20+ professionals.
• Oversee end-to-end ocean freight operations.
• Monitor and control key financial metrics.

Skills

Ocean freight management

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Financial management

Regulatory compliance expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Overview

Talent Acquisition Consultant at hXpath in the US West Region. We are partnering with a global logistics leader to recruit an experienced Ocean Freight Manager for the Los Angeles region. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of ocean freight operations across the Western U.S., leading a high-performing team while ensuring service excellence, compliance, and financial success.

Base pay

$110,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Additional compensation

Annual Bonus

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a regional team of 20+ professionals.
• Oversee end-to-end ocean freight operations with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and control key financial metrics (DPO, DSO, cost accuracy).
• Partner with sales and procurement to drive pricing strategy and market growth.
• Use data and reporting to improve processes, performance, and service delivery.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in customer meetings and escalations.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in ocean freight or international logistics.
• 3–5 years in a management role with multi-site team leadership.
• Strong operational, analytical, and financial management skills.
• Expertise in shipping documentation, Incoterms, and regulatory compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.

Why join

• Play a key leadership role with regional impact.
• Competitive compensation and advancement opportunities.
• Be part of a respected, global logistics organization known for innovation and service.